LaCrosse, WA vs Neah Bay, WA

Neah Bay is moderately more affordable than LaCrosse, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. LaCrosse scores 66 compared to 61 for Neah Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of LaCrosse can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in LaCrosse is $650/month compared to $332/month in Neah Bay — a 96% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Neah Bay has cheaper rent, LaCrosse actually has lower median home values ($109,900 vs $160,000).

Median household income in LaCrosse is $31,250 compared to $56,974 in Neah Bay (-45.2%). Neah Bay offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of LaCrosse spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 7% in Neah Bay.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 49.5°F). Neah Bay receives more rainfall at 101.3" per year compared to 17.5" in LaCrosse.